Thermal induced pyrolysis and the following flaming ignition of solid combustible play
crucial roles in determining the occurrence of fire and the subsequent flame spread. This …

Li-ion batteries are widely used as a substitute for fossil energy in various fields. However,
fire and explosion accidents caused by thermal runaway have attracted widespread …

Thermal runaway (TR) is crucial for the safe application of lithium-ion batteries, especially for
high-energy-density batteries, and thus should be investigated in detail. In this paper, the TR …

Battery electric vehicles (EVs) bring significant benefits in reducing the carbon footprint of
fossil fuels and new opportunities for adopting renewable energy. Because of their high …

Electric vehicle (EV) fire accidents are caused by multiple factors, including the traffic
conditions, parking environment and firefighting facilities, and are a typical public safety …

A J-value assessment was carried out to quantify the costs and benefits of sprinkler system
installation in car parks, both with respect to life safety and property protection. Nine …

This article presents numerical simulations of a Nissan LEAF 2011 electric car fire inside a
concrete parking facility. Variations in the thermo-chemical properties of thermal runaway …

Fire incidents in automated vehicle parking (AVP) structures are rare, yet the impact of such
incidents on the structural integrity of these systems is crucial for design considerations …

Boosted by the climate action and price development of lithiumion batteries, the number of
electric vehicles is breaking records globally. This raises new safety issues for both …

Fires in road vehicles are common, but a large part is associated with crashes. Of all vehicle
fires registered in the USA between 2013 and 2017, 16% have occurred in a parking area …